Canadians at Dornbalt Fight Stand Against Sevenfold Force
London reports a graphic Dornbalt farm battle on March 1 where Canadians and mounted infantry faced seven times their number. Lieut Carruthers refused surrender, shot a Boer at 15 paces, and held ground two hours before being captured. The clash left many dead and wounded on both sides with Carruthers praised for bravery.
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London
Standard
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Dornbalt Farm
Carruthers
Lieut
Ile
Sorrow and Pride Arrangements for Fourth Canadian Contingent
Ottawa reports pride in Canadian valor and sorrow for losses as plans advance to raise the fourth contingent to four regiments of four squadrons each. Recairing opens April 18 with officers and men readily available. If the first British ship arrives on time, the contingent sails in three weeks. outfitting and contracts for clothing and equipment are in place.
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Ottawa
Lord Minto
Coil
Evans
Borden
Rumor of OPR Fast Atlantic Service to Sydney
A New York paper reports OPR plans a fast Atlantic service with Canadian termini at Sydney Nova Scotia and to acquire coal and steel interests there. OPR managers doubt Sydney as a terminus, but fast steamers fit their aims. Sir William Van Horne and capitalists show interest in coal and steel. Meanwhile in Brockville Ontario, Bell Telephone lineman Ernest Nevins dies after a workplace accident.
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New York
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Sydney
N.S
O.P.K
William van Lorne
Engineer Richard Frazier Said to Destroy Russian Boundary
Ottawa reports an Associated Press despatch claiming Richard Frazier, a Canadian civil engineer, destroyed a Russian boundary monument. Officials say Frazier is unknown to public works or interior, with no such person in the White Horse project area.
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Associated Press
Richard Frazier
Canada
Department of the Interior
Public Works Department
A. Gobeil
Public Works
White Horse
Clergymen Protest Leads to City Hall Meeting
In Rossland on April 8 the board of license commissioners met at city hall where Rev. Hedley of St. George's Church voiced a strong protest on local matters. Commissioners reportedly promised careful consideration. A Citizens' meeting to discuss a May 24 celebration will be held Wednesday evening.
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Board of License Commissioners
Hedley
St. George’s Cuhreh
Smallpox Closes Penitentiary. Suicide Reported at Jail
In Montreal on April 8, St. Vincent de Paul penitentiary barred outsiders after smallpox appeared in a guard’s family. The Montreal jail governor held seven prisoners awaiting transfer until the embargo ends. Andrew McAdee, 68, a retired railway worker, killed himself with a head wound, citing despondency from ill health.
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Montreal
St. Vincent de Paul
Andrew McAdee
AGAIN ON TRIAL Gerald Sifton faces second murder trial
In London Ontario on April 1900, Gerald Sifton begins a second trial for murdering his father Joseph Sifton on June 21. The first trial ended with a hung jury after ten jurors favored conviction to two for acquittal. In New York a meeting of colonial government representatives plans for accommodating coronation visitors, with about 6000 expected from Canada and Australia, leaving decisions to Lord Strathcona.
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New York
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Tribune
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Canada
Australia
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L'EVENEMENT SOLD AND BANKRUPT SALE PLAN
L EVENEMENT the Quebec Liberal Conservative organ has been sold to a syndicate led by Senator Landry Hon L P Pelletier Victor Chatenson and Honore Chesso with Chesso to become editor The paper faces financial difficulties in Toronto April 8 Liberals of West Huron nominated M G Cameron son of the late M C Cameron as Liberal candidate for the riding Turki fight Christians reported from Cetinje the Montenegrin capital with Turks and Shrisvians clashing in Novibazar and revolution spreading
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L'Evenement
Renc
Senator Landry
L. P. Pelletier
Victor Chatenson
Honore Chesso
Toronto
Liberals
West Huron
Dungannon
M. G. Cameron
M. C. Cameron
London
Cettinje
Montenegro
Daily Mail
Novibazar
European
Turkey
Important Departures Ex pected In Imperial Budget
London April 8 A special order bars customs staff at all UK ports from issuing free entry for all vessels with free goods. The move signals secrecy around Chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach plans. Budget debate slated for two days with anticipated controversy. War spend estimated at 40 million pounds, SA colonies grant down to 1.8 million. Total expenditure about 171 million, with possible 6 million in extra taxes and loans. Rumors persist that timber and iron ore may be taxed.
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London
United Kingdom
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Balfour
New South Africa
No revolt in St. Thomas as Valkyrien sails to Port au Prince
Danish cruiser Valkyrien did not depart Port au Prince for St. Thomas on a sudden cue but left on a prearranged date and will reach here about April 10. The Copenhagen London Daily Mail report of revolt fears has no foundation. life on the island remains calm as King Christian’s birthday is observed in the usual way.
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D.W.I
Valkyrien
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Copenhagen
London Daily Mail
Christian
Will Act At Once After Rhodes Funeral London
London April 8. It is said Dr. Jameson and Col. Frank Rhodes will depart from South Africa for London immediately after Cecil Rhodes funeral to confer with Lord Rosebery and Mr. Hawksley about the scholarship bequests. Rosebery and Hawksley are executors of Rhodes will.
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London
Dr. Jameson
Frank Rhodes
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Lord Roseberry
Mr. Hawksley
Lord Rosebery
Lord Kimberley Dead Ends Rosebery Leader Hopes
Lord Kimberley, Liberal statesman aged 111, dies in London this afternoon. His death ends Rosebery’s bid for the Lords leadership, clearing Earl Spencer to assume the role and dash hopes for Rosebery in the upper house.
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Rosebery
Upper House
London
Lord Kimberley
House of Lords
Earl Spencer
Lora Rosebery
Firing at Bermudese steamer reported near San Juan
A cablegram from U S Minister Bowen in Caracas says a Bermudese freight steamer, likely tied to National Asphalt Co, was fired on in the river San Juan. Venezuelan authorities deny knowledge of the incident, revolu tionists suspected. U S instructions urge protection of Bermudese company interests in Venezuelan courts.
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State Department
United States
Bowen
Caracas
National Asphalt Co
San Juan
Foreign Office
Port of Spain
U. S
Bermudese Company
Turmoil in China Indemnity Taxation Sparks Mongolian Revolt
Reports from Tientsin describe three thousand Chinese troops and Krupp artillery dispatched to Southern Mongolia amid heavy indemnity taxes. Villages fortified, locals claim 30,000 supporters, signaling strong resistance. In London, Balfour says no major progress on South Africa peace talks. In Washington, Supreme Court to hear Washington’s bid to control Northern Pacific Great Northern merger.
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Mongolia
Tientsin
Washington
United States Supreme Court
State of Washington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Cork delegation misses tender to board Oceanic
The Cork delegation led by the Lord Mayor failed to catch the tender and could not board the White Star liner Oceanic on its arrival. They did meet J Pierpont Morgan from the deck via a tug and Morgan promised to raise the matter in London to try to secure the Columbia for Cork harbor in the upcoming King's cup contests.
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King Edward to settle coronation honors with Salisbury duke
London reports King Edward plans to finalize the honors list for his coronation during his cruising holiday. The list is expected to include a dukedom for Lord Salisbury as part of the celebrations. In Antwerp a group of Greek emigrants sailed toward Canada via St John s and Prescott after earlier rejection by an English steamship company amid immigration concerns.
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Edward
Lord Salisbury
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Canada
United States
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Nld
Prescott
Ontario
Cholera outbreaks and civil unrest reported in multiple regions
Manila reports 81 cholera cases with aid requested while up to noon 184 cases and 140 deaths occur in the city. A woman identifies as M Young Oswego NY commits suicide with morphine in Peru Indiana. Fifteen sepoys ambushed on the Mahmud frontier. eight killed and three wounded. A snow storm halts a baseball game between Hartford and Washington and Lee in Lexington VA. London reports lead at 11 8s 9d and silver and copper prices move in New York trading.
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Manila
Hogeney
Bulacan
Simla
India
Mahmud Frontier
Record of Many Years on Manhattan
Continuous rain and strong wind caused an extremely high April tide along the Coney Island shore. A section of the board concourse between Brighton and West Brighton was submerged, tar and stone pavement ripped up, and park lands littered with stones and debris.
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Coney Island
Board
Brighton
West Brighton
Government in Minority Sees Opposition Rally on Health and Refinery
In a stormy Royal Commission session Premier Dunsmuir testified as the Redistribution Bill passed. Robert Green urged government to study a silver and lead refinery costing about 400000, while Jos. Martin won committee passage for a hospital aid amendment that exempts patient denomination as a condition.
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Victoria
Royal Commission
Dunsmuir
Robert Green
Messrs
Taylor and Green
Col
Prior
Jos. Martin
Meteor Mine Strike Reveals Large Vein at Meteor ing
Survey of the Meteor mine near Three Forks reports a widening vein from eight inches to full tunnel width on the fourth level. The ore shoot spans 305 feet with high grade silver and lead values. Since September 1900 the Meteor company has shipped about 1,000 tons with strong per ton returns, though recent water influx caused temporary layoffs.
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Three Forks
M. Gintaburger
A Conditional Bargain Over Railways Between Russia and Britain
In Pekin April, Russia agrees to restore the Nu Chwang and Shan Hai Kwan railway to China if Britain relinquishes control of the same route to Chi Li province. Sir Ernest Satow in London insists Britain will not cede large administrative dominance of the interger railway when handed to China.
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Britain
Pekin
April
Nu Chwang
Shan Hai Kwan
Chi Li
Ernest Satow
Chines
Wreck on Big Four kills two crew and injures passengers
An incoming Big Four train derailed near Cleveland just before reaching the station. The engineer and fireman were killed and several passengers reported hurt. Officials believe a washout undermined the track, causing the wreck.
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